The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-03
Death of Captain Carney.

RICHMOND, Jan. Captain James Car
ney, one of Richmond's most respected citi-
zens, died at his home Sunday morning, aged
SO years. He was born in Boston. He after
wards lived in Dresden and came to Rich
mond III 1876, asid rU1lOWed tic tIadc OF
blacksmith until 1881, when he took COM
mand of vessel, following the sea for 10
years. He superintended the erection of the
Kennebec and Portland railroad buildings
here and was station agent most of the time
until 1866, when he accepted the position Of
cashier of the First National Bank, which he
held 13 years, retiring from active business
in 1878. He served one term in the Legisla-
ture and ON the board of selectmen for many
years, holding chairmanship most of the
time, being largely instrumental in the pros
perity of the town, especially during the re-
bellion. He leaves a widow and married
daughter.
Horses and Live Stock Burned.
BRowNvILLE, Jan. 1.-This village was
thrown into state of excitement last night
at about 10 o'clock by the alarm Of fire. The
buildings of II. 3. Mason, consisting of a
livery stable, two two story dwelling houses
the other by two families-together with all
their furniture, three horses, colt, two
cows, several hogs, carriages and thresh-
machine, were totally destroyed. The fami-
ly had narrow escape. The ell. shed and
barn were completely wrapped in flames be-
fore they were aroused. The fire was dis
covered by some parties attending the New
Years ball, who left the hall for few mo-
ments and were in just in time to save them.
Mr.. Mason was quite badly burned while
trying to get his children's clothing. The
origin of the fire is unknown. Insured for
$500. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Celebrating a Free Passage.
GARDINER, Jan. 1.-Gardiner and Pittston
today celebrated the freeing of the toll
bridge across the Kennebec river connecting
the two places, by the firing of 100 guns and
general rejoicing. This happy result was
brought about by the earnest agitation and
active work of numerous prominent citizens
for several years past. 1t is expected to have
a most beneficial effect upon the trade in
the two towns.
Highway Robbery.
DAIll, Jdiis l. -lJliuC leOth lii, Oi tlit
Brunswick road, one mile from this city
was the scene of highway robbery tonight
Charles burlington of West Bath, while re-
turning home from this city, was knocked
down and robbed by four men. The police
arrested Melville Croober and James BoltoI
as two of the robbers.
On Trial for Arson.
SKowHEGAN, Jan. ALBERT Hurd was
arraigned in the Jupreme Court this after
noon charged with arson. He pleaded not
guilty. Monday is the day assign ed for trial
The Republican State Committee.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 2.-The new Republican
State Committee meet at Room 10 at the Au-
gusta House on Wednesday afternoon, Jan
9Th, for organization.
A Free Bridge.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, Jan. 1.-The Count!
| Commissioners of ofAndroscoggin county have
decided to make the bridge at Livermor'
Falls free. Damages awarded the owners
are $4,000. The town of East Livermore ant
Livermore pay $3.50 each, and the county
$500. The property and business pros pect
of these towns are greatly enhanced by thi
| action